Opening Of New Gym Set At Oakton College

A high-tech fitness center is nearing completion at Oakton Community College in Des Plaines, the board was told this week.

The 2,000-square-foot center, estimated to cost $300,000, will include the popular Cybex equipment, Nautilus devices and a StairMaster, said Thomas Jorndt, athletic director.

Equipment worth a total of $45,227 will include a leg extension, chest press, shoulder press, rowing machine, and barbell/dumbbell sets.

The facility, scheduled to open in January, is available to students, employees and Oakton residents, Jorndt said. The college is considering a fee structure that ranges from $60 to $80 per person per semester, he said.